Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God gives me the strength I need and helps me do the right things. He makes sure I'm on the best path.

Psalms 18:32: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Contradiction with John 15:5

Psalms 18:32 emphasizes God's empowering ability, whereas John 15:5 highlights human inability apart from Christ.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Psalms 18:32 speaks of strength from God, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 focuses on strength in weakness and God's grace being sufficient.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Psalms 18:32 conveys reliance on God for strength, while Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in human strength.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

While Psalms 18:32 attributes strength to God, Philippians 4:13 states that believers can do all things through Christ, suggesting self-empowerment through him.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

Psalms 18:32 implies divine empowerment, whereas Isaiah 30:1 criticizes acting independently of God.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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